Bomb threat called into polling location in Gibraltar; voting moved outside

Voting at Gibraltar-Carlson High School was moved outside after a bomb threat was called in on Tuesday afternoon.

Voting moves outside after bomb threat called into polling location in Wayne County

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A bomb threat was called in to the polling location at Gibraltar Carlson High School, police said on Tuesday evening.

According to the Brownstown Township Police Department, the high school serves as the polling location for precincts 8 and 11.

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Voting moves outside after bomb threat called into polling location in Wayne County

Police said the building had been evacuated, and Browntown Township, Gilbraltar and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office conducted a sweep out of an abundance of caution. Voting moved outside while officials conduct a sweep of the building.

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"We take all threats seriously. The safety of voters, election workers, and the integrity of the democratic process are of the utmost importance. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available," police said in a post.

In an update around 6 p.m., a Michigan Secretary of State's office spokesperson said that the threat was determined to be unfounded and the building was cleared.

Bomb threat called into polling location in Gibraltar; voting moved outside

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